Mr. Miller has assigned his science class the task of making a dichotomous key. The students must classify a chart of lizards. Which characteristic difference visible in the chart would be the best start for the dichotomous key?

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Juliette Levy

13 May, 22:07

Mr. Miller has assigned his science class the task of making a dichotomous key. The students must classify a chart of lizards. Which characteristic difference visible in the chart would be the best start for the dichotomous key?

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Alannah Trevino · Answer 1

It's most important to start with the most general characteristics (color, size, pattern, sex, etc.) and then work towards the most specific characteristics when creating a dichotomous key.